Burnt City Brewing
Last inspected: Jun 22, 2017
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Burnt City Brewing stretching back to 2010. Burnt City Brewing was last inspected on Jun 22, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Burnt City Brewing is from Jun 22, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
Burnt City Brewing's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jun 22, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE DOOR GASKETS ON THE BEER COOLERS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MIDDLE OF REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR, IN THE BASEMENT, AND IN OFFICES ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR GAPS AT WALL TO CEILING TRANSITION JOINTS ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK, AND REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FLOOR MIXER IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVES,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FOOD WALK IN COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,MEAT SLICER,FOOD WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS,BEER WALK IN COOLER,BAR AREAS,A.V ROOM.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FOOD WALK IN COOLER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALL NEAR MEAT SLICER,MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS IN HALLWAY NEAR ATM MACHINE,MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ON FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN BREWING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL TRIM BEHIND DISH MACHINE ,REAR HALLWAY WALL TRIM IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED WALL BASE IN BASEMENT AT ENTRY DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER
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Jul 12, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.APPX."1" ALONG BOTTOM OF SOUTH FRONT ENTRY DOOR,"1/2" ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT NORTH DOOR,APPX"1/2" ALONG ALL SIDES OF REAR BOWLING DOOR,"1/2"ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR BREWEY DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVES,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FOOD WALK IN COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,MEAT SLICER,FOOD WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS,BEER WALK IN COOLER,BAR AREAS,A.V ROOM.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FOOD WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALL NEAR MEAT SLICER,MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS IN HALLWAY NEAR ATM MACHINE,MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ON FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN BREWING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL TRIM BEHIND DISH MACHINE ,REAR HALLWAY WALL TRIM IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED WALL BASE IN BASEMENT AT ENTRY DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD.
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Sep 29, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK ALONG THE WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SIN WITH DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING PANEL CLOSE TO HOOD AND ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ,WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE BACK OF THE ICE MAKER CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE
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Sep 22, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. TUBE WERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DETAIL AND SANITIZE SURFACES OF TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN( WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CAULK ALONG THE WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING PANEL CLOSE TO HOOD AND ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPE THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER(WITH DUST BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ,WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE BACK OF THE ICE MAKER CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.
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Sep 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE LINE PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE LINE PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Sep 23, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SPLASH GUARD ON COOKS LINE. DIRTY/STAINED DISH RACKS MUST BE CLEANED OR REPLACED. WADDED PLASTIC WRAP USED AS REPAIR ON DISH MACHINE. DISH MACHINE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL DRY FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEBOARD FLOOR COVING UNDER DISH MACHINE THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM PEELING, DAMAGED AND MISSING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON WOODEN WALL MOUNT BEHIND FRY SLICER. MUST REMOVE/REPAINT. MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BRITE TANK ROOM. MUST PROVIDE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH ROOM AT ENTRANCE TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Nov 28, 2012
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE CONTENTS OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET FOR THE LOWER DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR STANDUP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE WOOD PANELING BEHIND THE POTATO CUTTER IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DRAINBOARD BEHIND THE ATLAS BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FREEZER, TOP OF PIZZA OVEN, TOP OF DISHMACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ATLAS BAR HANDSINK IS LEAKING AND IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR THE SINK.
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Nov 20, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING RINSE WAS OBSERVED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. UNIT WAS NOT BEING USED AND WAS TURNED OFF AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE DISHMACHINE WAS TURNED ON AND WAS RUN SEVERAL TIMES WITH EACH RESULT AS 0 PPM CHLORINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A SANITIZING RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-0005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND BOTH BAR AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE CONTENTS OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET FOR THE LOWER DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR STANDUP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FREEZER, TOP OF PIZZA OVEN, TOP OF DISHMACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR AREAS TO PREVENT FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Nov 10, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON WHEELS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DIRTY USED ALUMINUM FOOD CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE STORED IN UNUSED HOT HOLDING BOX.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RAW POROUS WOODEN WALL MOUNT FOR FRENCH FRY SLICER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAIN ALL: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON WHEELS. INTERIOR LINE COOLER. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE. FLOOR MIXER. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE. BLUE PLASTIC DISH RACKS BLACKENED WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT. MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT ALONG BASEBOARD AND IN CORNER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD AT DISH AREA STORAGE AND INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR LIGHTING IN SAME WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roof line. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burnt City Brewing last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burnt City Brewing on file is from Jun 22, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burnt City Brewing?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Burnt City Brewing.
Has Burnt City Brewing's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burnt City Brewing have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burnt City Brewing means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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